Official Trailer for William Shatner’s Biopic Doc – ‘You Can Call Me Bill’
by Alex Billington
February 16, 2024
Source: YouTube
“As we get older we asks ourselves: do we really know each other? Do we really know ourselves?” Legion M has revealed an official trailer for the documentary film titled You Can Call Me Bill, a biopic fan-fueled look back at the illustrious life of actor William Shatner. “Legion M is uniting fans to celebrate William Shatner’s 93rd birthday with a nationwide theatrical release of the documentary about his life.” The film is directed by acclaimed doc filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe (of 78/52, Memory: The Origins of Alien) and it first premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, with many stops on its festival tour throughout last year. The doc is an intimate portrait of William Shatner’s personal journey over nine decades on this Earth, You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, and reveals the man behind it all. Shatner is best known as the original Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, with many other roles throughout his acting career. “Everything’s risky, but there’s something beautiful about that.” Enjoy.
Here’s two trailers (+ two posters) for Alexandre O. Philippe’s doc You Can Call Me Bill, on YouTube:
Directed by the visionary filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, the documentary feature film titled William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is an intimate exploration of the life and career of William Shatner. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to his diverse accomplishments of a 70+ year career across film, television, and the arts, the film captures the essence of Shatner’s journey and his extraordinary contributions to the entertainment industry. This doc was entirely financed by over 1,200 fans via Legion M’s innovative “Fan-First-Financing,” which allowed people to invest as little as $100 to own a financial stake in the film and any profits it generates. You Can Call Me Bill is directed by acclaimed Swiss filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, director of the cinema doc films The People vs. George Lucas, The Life & Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus, Doc of the Dead, 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, Memory: Origins of Alien, Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist, and Lynch/Oz previously. Produced by Jeff Annison, Kerry Deignan Roy, Bryan Talebi. Legion M will debut the You Can Call Me Bill doc in select US theaters starting on March 22nd, 2024 coming soon. More info on their official site. Who’s interested?